Rockwell Automation 2706-LSW DL40 PLUS OFFLINE PROG.SFTWR.USER MANUAL - Manual (Page 53)

4–11 Creating Message Files
Publication 2706-6.2
Special Keys and Editing Rules
You may use the following keys to move through and edit your
message text.
↑
Moves the cursor up or down one line at a time
← →
Moves the cursor right or left without changing the underlying text
or Moves cursor directly to the beginning or end of the message
or
Moves cursor exactly 1 display window forward or backward through the
message (except when Scroll attribute is set as described on page 4–26
Toggles between insert and overstrike. If there is a character at the position
of the cursor, then the insert mode inserts a character immediately to the
left of the cursor. In overstrike mode the character at the cursor position is
replaced by any new character you type.
Deletes the character to the left of the cursor
Deletes the character at the cursor position
↵
Inserts a return to start a new line
ALT
Press the [ALT] key while entering a number from the numeric keypad
inserts an ASCII or Extended ASCII character. See Appendix A.
Any alphabetic or numeric key Inserts that character at the position of the cursor.
plus V F W X T Y or
Add or modify variables (see below)
A
Lets you set Message Attributes for only the message being created or
edited.
B
Start and end marker for blinking characters. Must be used in pairs.
The text between the markers will blink on the message display.
E
Erases message text, but leaves message number intact.
You will be asked to confirm this action before it takes effect.
N Centers or un-centers the active message in the Edit Message window.
Returns to Messages menu. Note that the Abort Message Edit confirmation
window appears if you have changed the message in any way.
The window asks if you want to discard your changes.
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Toggles size of Message Text window between 40 and 200 characters
F10 Saves changes and returns to the Messages menu